Canal Street Chronicles on Tyler Shough

ArticleThe best- and worst-case scenarios for the Saints in 2026
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sus being the week one starter that everyone is counting on. Shough will face a new level of individual pressure this season. Imagine if the Saints get to the end of 2026, miss the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season, and Shough's play is disappointing.

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Shough's disappointing play could force Saints to reconsider QB future by year three.

Week one starter facing significant pressure in 2026; worst-case scenario involves disappointing play leading to uncertain future at age 28 in year three, potentially forcing the Saints to explore other quarterback options despite having only nine career NFL starts. Source notes this outcome would be concerning but not shocking given limited sample size.

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